News
2009 News
Snoqualmie Doctor offers ways to lower osteoporosis risks
Osteoporosis is a chronic progressive disease which is characterized by low bone mass and density and deterioration of bone tissue.
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Hospital Aux thanks Community for their support
Snoqualmie Record Letter to Editor (pdf)
Enrollment grows for hospital-based insurance programs
Affordable Access allows patients to receive primary care at one of four clinics for $30 per month.
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Childhood obesity is a public problem
Childhood obesity has become a great concern for all communities, including ours.
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Valley health care providers warn of swine flu's second wave
Despite delays, supplies of the HlN1, or swine flu, vaccine are reaching hospitals and clinics in the Snoqualmie Valley.
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Snoqualmie Valley Hospital begins a winning volunteer program
The Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District is accepting applications for a new Volunteer Program. Local residents can choose from a diversity of volunteer opportunities such as reading to patients, providing comfort and companionship, greeting and escorting visitors to their destination, tidying up rooms, running errands or providing clerical and office support.
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Reducing financial barriers to primary care
The North Bend Medical Clinic is among a handful of Washington State healthcare providers now offering primary care services by direct agreement with individuals. Not an insurance plan, Affordable Access goes well beyond the annual physical exam to include valuable expertise and services to promote health, prevent disease, diagnose and treat minor illnesses and injuries as well as manage chronic diseases.
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Late season Wash-a-Roma needs volunteers
Teen and adult volunteers are needed to have fun and wash cars (or get your car washed) during the Snoqualmie Valley Hospital Foundation’s grand Wash-a-rama! This late season car wash is on Saturday, September 12th at Les Schwab Tires in North Bend.
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Third Annual Falls Prevention Conference
Your browser may not support display of this image. For the third time in as many years, the SVH Rehabilitation Department is offering the public, fitness instructors and eldercare professionals an opportunity to learn the latest research on falls prevention. SAIL fitness instructors will also obtain recertification during the day. This year’s Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) conference is on August 6th .from 8:15am to 2:00pm. Read more (pdf) »
Tour de Peaks
Your browser may not support display of this image. The Snoqualmie Valley Hospital and Clinics are again the main sponsor for this year’s Tour de Peaks. Tour de Peaks features a 5-mile family ride with Kids zone along with more ambitious 14, 35 and 75-mile rides. All meander through the hill and dale of exquisitely beautiful Snoqualmie Valley. For more information about this fun event, visit http://www.tourdepeaks.org/. Considering joining a SVH/Clinics team? Contact Volunteer Coordinator Carol Waters at volunteer@snoqualmiehospital.org
Health Fair
Your browser may not support display of this image. Several of the 150 attendees “found their bean,” among the 3,689 jelly beans on display at SVH Hospital/Clinics’ booth at the May 16th SnoValley Health Fair. Each bean represented a different patient served by the ER in 2008. One very enthusiastic woman happy to have her dislocated finger again pointing the right direction following her visit to the ER reported no wait and was “thrilled with the kindness of the staff.”. Click here to read ER Manager Beverly Chabot’s inspiring Jelly Bean story.
ADH saved by SVH
Earlier this year, the Washington State Legislature slashed 72% funding from Adult Day Services. Many Adult Day Health Centers have had to close including the flagship center for ElderHealth Northwest in Seattle. The KCPHD#4 Board of Commissioners acted quickly to make sure a similar fate did not occur for SnoValley Senior Center’s long running Adult Day Health program. Read more (pdf) »
Partners for Healthy Aging
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital and its Clinics are proud to be founding members of the Snoqualmie Valley Partners for Healthy Aging. Membership is open to any individual, organization, agency or company with an interest in serving the needs of older adults, their families and caregivers in the Snoqualmie Valley. Read more (pdf) »
Hospital Relocation
The Hospital relocation remains on track, on budget and on schedule. Construction is expected to begin in the fall of 2009 with completion by 2011. For more information download pdf: 2/10/09 Valley Record: SVH Hopes for New Home Soon (pdf) »
Swing Bed Program
On April 1st, the Washington State Senate passed a “Swing Bed” bill that will now go to the governor for signing. This will allow Snoqualmie Valley Hospital to offer up to 15 swing beds during 2009 and up to 25 beds available for swing bed status beginning in 2010.
More Information: 3/19/09 SnoValley Star: Snoqualmie Valley Hospital could get help from bill (view pdf) »